News from September 2016
Man alleges low-hanging wire caused him to fall from his bike
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that a loose cable wire caused him to fall from his bike.
Northwestern State University alleges former student owes more than $2,000
NEW ORLEANS – Northwestern State University is seeking damages for more than $2,000 over an allegedly open account.
Woman accuses construction companies of negligence after alleged injury from ramp
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages claiming that she fell through a deteriorating ramp.
ODC recommends public reprimand for attorney Michael A. Betts
BATON ROUGE – The hearing committee assigned to investigate formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) against Louisiana attorney Michael A. Betts has recommended he be publicly reprimanded for violating Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
ODC recommends Kenneth Michael Waguespack Jr. be disbarred
NEW ORLEANS – The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) has recommended that attorney Kenneth Michael Waguespack Jr. be permanently disbarred for professional misconduct in light of ODC findings.
ODC recommends three-year suspension for attorney James E. Moorman III
NEW ORLEANS – In a recent disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) recommended that attorney James E. Moorman III be suspended for three years due to professional misconduct.
Rapper Lil Wayne makes latest non-payment suit by legal team disappear
MIAMI – Another law firm has reportedly dropped a lawsuit against Lil Wayne, after taking the New Orleans rapper to court for allegedly refusing to pay legal fees.
Landry continues crackdown on public corruption
Leigh Ann Ingram, a former utility clerk in Jonesville, Louisiana, recently became the latest public employee ensnared in Attorney General Jeff Landry's crackdown on the alleged misuse of public funds.
Lawyers' disciplinary counsel recommends suspension of Toby J. Aucoin
BATON ROUGE – In a recent disciplinary matter arising from formal charges, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) requested that attorney Toby J. Aucoin be suspended from practicing law for a year and a day.
La. Attorney Disciplinary Board recommends 3-year suspension for N. Dawn Harper
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has
recommended to the Louisiana Supreme Court (LASC) that attorney N. Dawn Harper be
suspended from practicing law for three years and return all unearned fees to clients.
Solar customers sue La. Department of Revenue for 'unconstitutional' tax credit cap
MARRERO – Solar panel customers are suing the state for allegedly violating their constitutional
rights when it imposed a cap on refundable solar tax credits in July 2015 and
denied claims for systems purchased before the cap went into effect.
Impact of recent flooding on Baton Rouge courts expected to vary
BATON ROUGE – The August flooding in the Baton Rouge area closed the 19th Judicial District Court for six straight workdays, but a professor expects little delay in civil cases.
Seaman alleges ship companies' negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Jones Act seaman is suing vessel operators, alleging they allowed an unsafe work environment that led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Couple blames trucking business, driver for crash that caused injuries
BATON ROUGE — A St. Helena Parish couple is suing multiple defendants, alleging their collective negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Customer alleges automaker breached warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana customer is suing an automaker, alleging breach of implied warranty of merchantability.
District manager alleges health management company failed to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a health management business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Monster Heavy Haulers LLC accused of violating wage law
LAFAYETTE — A laborer is suing his former employers in federal court over allegations that he wasn't paid proper overtime wages.
Louisiana Supreme Court bars justice of peace from performing duites while financial allegations are probed
NEW ORLEANS – A justice of the peace in Jefferson Parish is barred from performing his duties pending an investigation into alleged misuse of court funds in withdrawals made at casinos.
Federal agency claims G6 Hospitality LLC violated civil rights law
NEW ORLEANS — A federal agency is suing over alleged violations of civil rights provisions.
Railcrew Xpress accused of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American woman is alleging racial discrimination and violation of civil rights.